Most Popular Festivals in Manchester
Sat 6 Jun - Sun 9 Aug 2026
Sat 25 Jul - Sat 5 Sep 2026
Bezstock
Saturday 30 May 2026
Back In The Daytime Presents BEZSTOCK, an open-air day festival made for proper party people. Running 1pm - 10pm, it's a full day of dancing, sunshine, and feel-good Manchester chaos. Hosted by Bez of the Happy Mondays, alongside fellow Ma...
Frame Works 2026
Saturday 30 May 2026
We are back for the third year running, presenting the cream of the UK scene in one single day....
No Art Manchester Open Air
Saturday 30 May 2026
After a four-year hiatus, No Art take over Manchester with with a special Open Air event....
We Invented The Weekend Festival
Saturday 6 - Sunday 7 June 2026
We Invented the Weekend festival is back for 2026! Across Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026, Salford Quays and MediaCity will be buzzing with over 200 free activities in the UKs most ambitious, creative, original and fun-filled festival cel...
North West Calling
Saturday 6 June 2026
All-day punk festival, North West Calling, is back and features another riotous line-up. 2026 Lineup - The Exploited, UK Subs, GBH, Peter & The Test Tube Babies, Subhumans, Gimp Fist, The Meffs, Dirt Box Disco, Riskee & The Ridicule, Red...
R&B Lovers Outdoor Festival
Saturday 6 June - Sunday 9 August 2026
Get ready for a massive Summer Outdoor 90s & 00s R&B Festival with DJs spinning 8 hours of Old School 90s & 00's RnB Anthems, alongside live performers and hosts. Expect to hear music from: DESTINY'S CHILD / ASHANTI / JA RULE / USHER / LUD...
KOMPND World
Saturday 6 June 2026
KOMPND World - The ultimate day party. A space where genres don't compete, they co-exist. Curated globally, experienced locally. Summer starts with us...
Baby Blue Folk festival
Sunday 7 June 2026
Manchester's upcoming folk scene is alive A full day celebration of young talent across two of Manchesters iconic adjacent venues...
Moovin Festival 2026
Friday 12 - Sunday 14 June 2026
Moovin Festival is back for 2026 and promises to get you dancing to a mix of bass, funk, soul, reggae, house & d&b until the cows come home...
Bad Dreams Festival
Saturday 13 June 2026
Now Wave presents a two all-dayer events at New Century, Manchester taking place on May Bank Holiday weekend. Friday May 24th:Crumb + Babe Rainbow + Ducks LTD + more tba. Monday May 27th:Bodega + Model/Actriz + Maruja + Panic Shack. ...
PubLIFE26
Saturday 13 June 2026
Join us for PUBLIFE 2026. After a fantastic second year in 2025, PUBLIFE returns for what is sure to be Greater Manchester's best family festival....
The Pink Picnic 2026
Saturday 13 June 2026
The Pink Picnic is back Celebrate equality, inclusion, and pride with Salford Pride on June 13 at Greater Manchester's biggest volunteer-led pride....
WN7 Fest - Leigh Miners
Saturday 13 June 2026
Sell out Family Friendly Festival Fun Fair, Kids Entertainment, Live Acts & DJs, Food Stalls, Glitter, Braid Bars and much more...
Could Be Real Tribute Festival
Friday 19 June 2026
Touring the UK, the Could Be Real Tribute Festival stops at the stunning grounds of Walton Hall & Gardens with some of the very best tribute artists in the country. ...
Glastonbrox 2026 Music Festival
Saturday 20 June 2026
Live performances from local acoustic artists, and chilled summer vibes. Live music, great food & a relaxed village atmosphere, perfect for families...
Country Music Live
Sunday 21 June 2026
Dust off your boots and shine up those belt buckles! This one-day Country extravaganza promises unforgettable live music from the hottest acts including Nathan Carter, Kezia Gill, Ward Thomas, Janet Devlin, Harleymoon Kemp, Sam Palladio, ...
National Theatre Connections Festival
Thursday 25 - Sunday 28 June 2026
Connections is the National Theatre's annual, nationwide youth theatre festival. The programme is 30 years old and has a history of championing the talent of young people from across the UK. Every year, Connections commissions new plays for...
Outbreak Fest
Saturday 27 - Sunday 28 June 2026
Finding its roots in hardcore and punk, Manchester's three day Outbreak Fest has built a major platform to the UK's consistently thriving counterculture, while also providing a rite of passage for major touring acts across the world such as...
The Brit Fest
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
A celebration of all things British; music, culture, cars, food, drink, sport, entertainment and more... Prepare to be blown away by an incredible lineup of top-notch British musicians and bands. From iconic anthems to chart-topping pop hit...
Tributes on the Hill 2026
Thursday 2 - Sunday 5 July 2026
The award winning 4 day family friendly (and dogs) festival, set in the beautiful scenic location on the Sandstone trail close to Frodsham, Cheshire....
Summer Shutdown
Saturday 4 July 2026
Get ready to turn up the heat this summer as Elevate presents SUMMER SHUTDOWN - the ultimate open-air day party bringing pure vibes to Manchester.....
Only Bounce 'day & night'
Saturday 4 July 2026
Join us for an outdoor/indoor day/night 12 hour rave bringing you nothing but the best classic & new bounce LOCATION TBA...
Electric Heart Festival
Sunday 5 July 2026
Electric Heart Festival lands in Manchester on Sunday 5th July 2026, bringing a brand-new indie festival to the city for one unforgettable summer day. Taking over Barton Aerodrome, turning an iconic open-air runway into the city's new indie...
Hubble Bubble Sound Bazar
Saturday 11 July 2026
Celebrating Diversity. A vibrant celebration of music, movement, and culture. Live performances, DJs, dance, and interactive workshops....
Hits On The Pitch 2026
Saturday 11 July 2026
The North West's ultimate 80s, 90s, and 00s music festival returns to Stockport Rugby Club on Saturday 11th July for another unmissable extravaganza...
Taste Of Thailand Music And Food Festival
Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 July 2026
A weekend of live entertainment, Thai boxing demonstrations, Food stalls, Thai beer and drinks, relaxing Thai massage and fun for all the family....
Craic by the Creek 2026
Friday 17 - Sunday 19 July 2026
2026 brings the sixth instalment of Craic by the Creek. The Greatest Festival of Irish and Country Music....
Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026
Friday 17 - Saturday 18 July 2026
Fields Of Gold Summer Festival 2026 is a two-day music festival taking place in Ashton-Under-Lyne, Manchester....
AllDay Musicals
Saturday 18 July 2026
MANCHESTER Musical Lovers... this is your moment... Get ready to SING. DANCE. SHOUT And Take centre Stage......
Wigan St.Cuthberts Music Festival
Saturday 18 July 2026
family-friendly music festival organised by the WN7 FEST team, bringing a huge day of live music, entertainment, food and fun to Wigan St. Cuthberts...
Offal Fest 2026
Friday 24 - Sunday 26 July 2026
Lineup announcements coming soon... Moving to The Bread Shed on Oxford Road - July 24 - 26 2026...
SeekOut Arts & Music Festival
Friday 24 July 2026
SeekOut is a family friendly arts and music micro festival taking place in the beautiful woodland of Gisburn Forest....
Country Club
Saturday 25 July - Saturday 5 September 2026
Saddle up cowboys & cowgirls the UK's first ever country music day party is riding into town for the ultimate hoedown. Expect Non-stop country music hits all night long, rodeo bull, line dancing, cowboy & cowgirl hat giveaways, red solo cup...
A Summer Cookout 2026
Saturday 25 July 2026
Following 2025's incredible Cookout, So Flute, Shin Digger and The Carlton Club return for another day and night extravaganza for the senses....
NÃCTILEX Festival
Saturday 25 July 2026
Join us as we make our return to Bee Noir for our one year anniversary festival This time for a full outdoor and indoor takeover from 6pm until 4am....
SeekOut Arts & Music Festival
Saturday 25 - Sunday 26 July 2026
SeekOut is a family friendly arts and music micro festival taking place in the beautiful woodland of Gisburn Forest....
The House & Vocal Disco Festival
Saturday 25 July 2026
We return to the lushous green fields of Styal for another beautiful experience amongst friends, listening to the very best house music....
Party On A Pitch
Sunday 26 July 2026
The UK's biggest tribute bands take the stage for a day of legendary performances. From classic rock to pop icons - relive the greatest hits live....
RADAR Festival
Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
A progressive rock and metal festival headlined in 2025 by Carpenter Brut + Bob Vylan + Underoath....
RADAR Festival
Friday 31 July - Sunday 2 August 2026
The progressive rock and metal festival is back with a stella line-up: FRIDAY 31 JULY -THY ART IS MURDER +CHELSEA GRIN +SIKTH +VIANOVA + GRAPHIC NATURE + PINTGLASS + GHOST IRIS + HACKTIVIST +CAGE FIGHT + CLT DRP + SIXTH WONDER + ROZEMARYS...
